Saturday, June 12, 2010

SOME
foods not only helps meet the nutritional intake and satisfying taste
of the tongue but also relieve health problems. Bananas, for example,
can help relieve stress and anxiety. What other food? Here are some
foods that could be your choice.

Raisin: Lower high blood pressure

Around 60 raisins (equivalent to a handful) contains one gram of fiber
and 212 mg of potassium. Both are recommended in the content of dietary
approaches to stop hypertension (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
/ DASH diet). Numerous studies have shown that the polyphenol content
in wine based foods, such as raisins, grapes, and grape juice,
effectively maintaining cardiovascular health, including lowering blood
pressure.

Yogurt: Overcome constipation or flatulence

One half cup of yogurt consumption of life (rich in good bacteria),
according to study findings published in Alimentary Pharmacology &
Therapeutics, effectively pushing food more efficiently through the
digestive tract. In addition, the good bacteria in yogurt also enhance
the ability of the intestine in digesting lactose milk and peanuts
(which can cause flatulence).

Apricot: Prevent kidney stones

Eight pieces of dried apricots containing two grams of fiber with only
three mg sodium and 325 mg of potassium. This component, according to
the American Diabetes Association spokesperson Christine Gerbstadt MD
RD, helps prevent the buildup of minerals in the urine and calcium
oxalate stone formation (the type most common kidney stones).

Ginger tea: relieve nausea

Numerous studies show that ginger (quarter teaspoon of powdered ginger,
half to one teaspoon of ginger slices, or a cup of ginger tea) can
alleviate the nausea caused by drunk driving and pregnancy. Researchers
are not sure whether the oil or components that suppress nausea in the
ginger, but ginger proven safe and has no side effects.

Basil: suppress gastric disturbances

Studies indicate that eugenol, a component in the basil, can prevent
bowel from pain, nausea, cramps or diarrhea. This component works to
kill bacteria such as Salmonella and Listeria. Eugenol, bright Mildred
Mattfeldt-Beman PhD from Saint Louis University, and even contains
antispasmodic that can prevent cramps. Try getting these benefits by
entering a slice basil into the sauce or salad.
Pears: Lower cholesterol

One medium pear contains five grams of fiber. Most of these fibers in
the form of pectin, which helps remove bad cholesterol (a risk factor
for heart disease).

Cabbage Fruit: Overcome ulcers

A study of the 'Johns Hopkins School of Medicine "found that
sulforaphane, a component of the cabbage, kill' H. pylori '(bacterium
that causes peptic ulcers) before the bacteria into the intestine. In
addition, this component is also stated to help inhibit the growth of
intestinal tumors. One cup of cabbage contains only 34 calories with
three grams of fiber and 75 percent of the recommended vitamin C daily.

Chamomile tea: relieve heartburn (burning sensation in the chest due to the increase of gastric acid into the esophagus)

"Chamomile can alleviate the inflammation, indigestion, cramps, and
flatulence," said an expert from New Jersey clinical herbal Bellisfield
Dale RN, as quoted prevention.com site. Mix two teaspoons of this herb
in a glass of hot water for 20 minutes. Cover the surface of the glass
to prevent evaporate the essential oil content. Make sure to drink tea
several times a day for maximum healing.
Banana: relieve stress and anxiety
When you feel depressed, try eating a banana. A medium-size bananas
containing 105 calories and 14 grams of sugar, light Molly Kimball RD
from Elmwood Fitness Center in New Orleans, can make you full, slightly
improving blood sugar levels and can meet 30 percent of the recommended
daily vitamin B6. This one fruit helps the brain produce serotonin, a
chemical that relaxes.